0
Insects (Insecta) is the scientific class of which fireflies (Lampyridae family) are members.
What members of the insect class share is the following:
1. Two antennae;
2. Body division into three segments as head, thorax and abdomen;
3. Three sets of jointed legs;
4. Set of compound eyes; and
5. Skeleton on the outside of the body.
These characteristics are equally descriptive of a firefly or lightning bug. Within the insect class, the firefly or lightning bug is categorized further as one of the beetles. It has two pairs of wings. The lower wings underneath are lighter and used for flying. The upper wings above are harder and used for protection.
In many beetles, the upper wings are very hard. The upper wings of a firefly or lightning bug best may be described as similar to leather in appearance and feel.
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Who discovered the Lampyridae?
Lampyridae's are 'fireflies' or 'lightning bugs' in scientific terms by the way.
What is the scientific or latin name for crinoids?
The scientific name for crinoids is Class Crinoidea.
What is the scientific class of an amoeba?
no
What is the scientific name for a firefly?
The scientific name for a firefly is "Lampyridae" for the family of beetles to which fireflies belong.
Is a firefly a arachnid?
No, a firefly is not an arachnid, it is an insect. There is different kinds of fireflies, like Black fireflies, Eastern fireflies, Photuris species fireflies, etc.
What is the scientific class for a common house fly?
Class Insecta
What scientific class is the platypus in?
The scientific class of the platypus is Mammalia.Its order is Monotremata , making it a monotreme.Platypuses and echidnas are the only monotremes.
What is the scientific name for all mammals?
the scientific name for the class is mammalia
How many fireflies are there in the song Fireflies?
"Fireflies" by Owl City talks about "ten million fireflies," but also mentions "ten thousand lightning bugs. If you mean how many times the word "fireflies" is said in the song, it is said twice.
Where can you find fireflies in Montana?
Fireflies can be found all over the state of Montana. The fireflies can be found in forests and fields.
What is freight class 200?
Freight class 200 is "instrument" -> "Scientific"
What is the scientific name or taxonomic classification of the Rose flower Touch of Class?
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Rosa 'Touch of Class'.
